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SILK PLA

Glossy, satin-finish PLA blend that mimics painted plastic.

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Specifications

Nozzle Temperature
210-220°C
Bed Temperature
50-65°C
Max Print Speed
60 mm/s
Drying Temp
45°C
Drying Time
4 hours
Enclosure
Not needed
Moisture Sensitive
No

Signs of Moisture

Watch for these signs
  • loss of glossy sheen
  • rough or matte surface
  • popping during extrusion
  • stringing

Storage Requirements

Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
30% RH
Container
resealable bag with silica gel desiccant

Known Issues

Loses sheen if printed too cold

Cause: Polymer needs heat to develop the silk effect

Fix: Run 10°C hotter than standard PLA

Weaker layer bonding than PLA

Cause: Co-polymer additives reduce strength

Fix: Use only for cosmetic prints, not functional parts

Stringing on travel moves

Cause: Sticky melt

Fix: Increase retraction and add Z-hop

Best For

decorative prints and vasescosplay accentsmodels that look painted out of the printer

Not Good For

load-bearing partsfine miniatures (the sheen hides detail)outdoor parts

Compatible Build Surfaces

PEI
glass with glue stick
magnetic spring steel

Post-Processing Options

leave it - sheen is the appeal
light sanding only on bottom layers

Popular Brands

Brand-specific recommended temps and quirks. Click through for the full settings page.

61 brands found

Artillery

Excellent
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~13.3 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Eryone

Excellent
N 230°C B 60°C

Recommended 230°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~7.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Flashforge

Excellent
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~11.0 mm³/s. Silk finish.

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22 Network

Good
N 210°C B 41°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 41°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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3D-Fuel

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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3DJake

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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add:north

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Amazon Basics

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Ambrosia

Good
N 205°C B 32°C

Recommended 205°C nozzle / 32°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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American Filament

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Amolen

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Arianeplast

Good
N 210°C B 60°C

Recommended 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed. Silk finish. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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